Taylor Mercado

These findings support the rationale of using natural remedies in conjunction with classical pharmacological agents to treat chronic neuropathic pain.

PMID: Front Pharmacol. 2019 ;10:711. Epub 2019 Jun 27. PMID: 31316381 Abstract Title: Efficacy of a Combination of N-Palmitoylethanolamide, Beta-Caryophyllene, Carnosic Acid, and Myrrh Extract on Chronic Neuropathic Pain: A Preclinical Study. Abstract: Neuropathic pain (NP) is a common public health problem that poses a major challenge to basic scientists and health-care providers. NP is …

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These results suggest that β-caryophyllene ameliorates arthritis through a cross-talk between CB2 and PPAR-γ.

PMID: Biomolecules. 2019 Jul 31 ;9(8). Epub 2019 Jul 31. PMID: 31370242 Abstract Title: β-Caryophyllene Mitigates Collagen Antibody Induced Arthritis (CAIA) in Mice Through a Cross-Talk between CB2 and PPAR-γ Receptors. Abstract: β-caryophyllene (BCP) is a cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2) agonist that tempers inflammation. An interaction between the CB2 receptor and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma …

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This study confirmed previous results demonstrating an association between mobile and cordless phone use and acoustic neuroma.

PMID: Int J Oncol. 2013 Oct ;43(4):1036-44. Epub 2013 Jul 22. PMID: 23877578 Abstract Title: Pooled analysis of case-control studies on acoustic neuroma diagnosed 1997-2003 and 2007-2009 and use of mobile and cordless phones. Abstract: We previously conducted a case-control study of acoustic neuroma. Subjects of both genders aged 20-80 years, diagnosed during 1997-2003 in …

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A shift towards left sided tumor location for all adult gliomas was noted in this study following the introduction of mobile phones.

PMID: Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2012 ;13(11):5857-63. PMID: 23317269 Abstract Title: Changes in brain glioma incidence and laterality correlates with use of mobile phones–a nationwide population based study in Israel. Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Mobile phones are in extensive use worldwide and concerns regarding their role in tumor formation were raised. Over the years multiple studies …

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This case series describes four women who developed breast cancer after carrying their phone against their breast up to 10 hours a day, for several years. All tumors developed underneath the position of the phone and had uncanny similarities.

PMID: Case Rep Med. 2013 ;2013:354682. Epub 2013 Sep 18. PMID: 24151509 Abstract Title: Multifocal Breast Cancer in Young Women with Prolonged Contact between Their Breasts and Their Cellular Phones. Abstract: Breast cancer occurring in women under the age of 40 is uncommon in the absence of family history or genetic predisposition, and prompts the …

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Exposure to radiation from a mobile phone base is associated with lack of appetite, lack of concentration, irritability, and trouble sleeping.

PMID: BMJ Open. 2013 Dec 30 ;3(12):e003836. Epub 2013 Dec 30. PMID: 24381254 Abstract Title: Subjective symptoms related to GSM radiation from mobile phone base stations: a cross-sectional study. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: We performed a re-analysis of the data from Navarro et al (2003) in which health symptoms related to microwave exposure from mobile phone base …

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This study revealed the cardioprotective effect of β-caryophyllene against myocardial infarction.

PMID: Molecules. 2019 May 19 ;24(10). Epub 2019 May 19. PMID: 31109132 Abstract Title: β-Caryophyllene as a Potential Protective Agent Against Myocardial Injury: The Role of Toll-Like Receptors. Abstract: Myocardial infarction (MI) remains one of the major causes of mortality around the world. A possible mechanism involved in myocardial infarction is the engagement of Toll-like …

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Several factors related to mobile phone use are associated with tinnitus, depressed feelings, and sleepiness at school in adolescents.

PMID: Environ Health. 2013 Oct 22 ;12:90. Epub 2013 Oct 22. PMID: 24148357 Abstract Title: The relationship between adolescents' well-being and their wireless phone use: a cross-sectional study. Abstract: BACKGROUND: The exposure of young people to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs) has increased rapidly in recent years with their increased use of cellphones and use of …

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Decreased survival of glioma cases is associated with long-term and high cumulative use of mobile phones.

PMID: Neuroepidemiology. 2013 ;40(2):101-8. Epub 2012 Oct 24. PMID: 23095687 Abstract Title: Use of mobile and cordless phones and survival of patients with glioma. Abstract: BACKGROUND: We analysed the survival of patients after glioma diagnosis in relation to the use of wireless phones.METHODS: All cases diagnosed between 1997 and 2003 with a malignant brain tumour …

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Vestibular schwannomas coincide with the more frequently used ear of mobile phones and tumor volume is strongly correlated with the amount of mobile phone use.

PMID: Tumour Biol. 2014 Jan ;35(1):581-7. Epub 2013 Aug 27. PMID: 23975478 Abstract Title: Association between vestibular schwannomas and mobile phone use. Abstract: Vestibular schwannomas (VSs) grow in the region where the energy from mobile phone use is absorbed. We examined the associations of VSs with mobile phone use. This study included 119 patients who …

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